Intermediate Online Courses - Free MOOC Catalog

Coursera

Erasmus University Rotterdam,United Cities and Local Governments of Africa,African Local Government Academy,Institute for Housing and Urban Development

Planning for Climate Change in African Cities (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Environment

In this insightful online course, you'll explore the critical issue of climate change adaptation in African cities. Designed for professionals, policymakers, and enthusiasts alike, the course provides a deep dive into understanding the unique challenges faced by urban areas in Africa due to climate change and offers practical strategies for planning and implementing effective adaptation measures.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Planning Sustainability Climate Change

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Fundamentals of Network Communication (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover the fundamentals of network communication in this engaging online course. From understanding the history of networks to exploring layered architecture, protocols, and services, this course is designed for beginners and professionals alike who want to gain a solid grasp of how networks function.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Networks Computer Science Communication Networks

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the world of Packet Switching Networks with our expert-led course. Understand how these networks operate from both an external and internal perspective, mastering key concepts such as services for the transport layer, addressing, routing, and congestion control. Perfect for IT professionals and enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge in network algorithms.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Algorithms Networks Computer Science

Coursera

ESSEC Business School

Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Dive into the final stage of our Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution specialization by applying your learned skills in a real-world capstone project. This course will challenge you to integrate negotiation and mediation techniques to tackle complex conflicts, enhancing your ability to resolve disputes professionally and effectively.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Negotiations Negotiation Conflict Resolution

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover the essential skills needed to secure networked systems in this expert-led online course. From understanding basic cyber threats to applying advanced risk management techniques, learn how to protect your data and computer systems from potential breaches. This course covers real-world case studies like the OPM data breach, providing practical insights into securing networks effectively.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Security Cybersecurity Security Systems

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the fascinating world of cryptography with our beginner-friendly online course, 'Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API'. This course will equip you with essential knowledge in encryption methods, including mono-alphabetic substitution ciphers, one-time-pad, and quantum key distribution. You'll also explore efficient symmetric key algorithms like DES and AES, understand their applications, and learn how to protect against various attacks.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Programming Cryptography Network Security

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Hacking and Patching (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover the secrets of hacking and patching in our expert-led online course. Gain hands-on experience identifying and exploiting command injection vulnerabilities in web apps hosted on AWS Linux instances. Learn to search for valuable information within typical Linux systems and understand how to deposit and hide Trojans for future exploitation. You'll also learn essential skills in securing these applications through input validation using regular expressions, and discover a security design pattern that prevents the introduction of injection vulnerabilities.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Security Attacks Hacking

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover how to protect your networked systems with our expert-led course on Firewalls and IDS. From setting up dual-firewall DMZs to mastering the Linux firewall and employing Snort for intrusion detection, this course equips you with the knowledge to safeguard your network against threats.

Sep 14th 2026

3 Weeks

Network Security Firewalls Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Symmetric Cryptography (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the world of secure communication with our Symmetric Cryptography course. Explore classical and modern encryption methods, including substitution, transposition, product ciphers, and advanced algorithms like DES, 3-DES, and AES. Gain insights into practical applications through various block cipher modes such as ECB, CBC, CFB, OFB, and CTR.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Cryptography Transposition Introduction to Applied Cryptography Specialization